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1,115 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:19
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
185 ft
Altitude min
204 ft
Altitude max
204 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:00:19
Avg time

Chain Lake Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Halifax
    , Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #177836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79617 in Trail Running
    • #341444 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Old doubletrack road connects to Crown Drive

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Halifax)
Apr 16, 2026
Many work crews blocking trail, ATV damage from winter is significant with water filled holes that need to be avoided. New signs that say retired...
Mar 13, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Mar 13, 2025
Clear and mostly dry.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 1:30am
Jul 27, 2024
Trails in great shape. A few pots holes, but very minimal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Lake Path

        Where is Chain Lake Path located?
        Chain Lake Path is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Halifax trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.63875, -63.63731.
        How hard is Chain Lake Path?
        Chain Lake Path is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chain Lake Path?
        Chain Lake Path has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 185 ft to 204 ft.
        Is Chain Lake Path a point to point trail?
        Chain Lake Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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